Northport man accidentally shoots self, grazes daughter

Published: Monday, February 18, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 11:55 p.m.

NORTHPORT | A 45-year-old Northport man accidentally shot himself Saturday night, also injuring his young daughter.

According to Capt. Loyd Baker of the Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit, the man was reportedly cleaning a 9 mm pistol when it went off, shooting him in the left leg. As the bullet exited his leg, it grazed his 6-year-old daughter.

The man was bleeding heavily and was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center by ambulance, where he underwent surgery. His status is not known.

The daughter was also taken to DCH for treatment of her minor injury, Baker said.

<p>NORTHPORT | A 45-year-old Northport man accidentally shot himself Saturday night, also injuring his young daughter. </p><p>According to Capt. Loyd Baker of the Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit, the man was reportedly cleaning a 9 mm pistol when it went off, shooting him in the left leg. As the bullet exited his leg, it grazed his 6-year-old daughter. </p><p>The man was bleeding heavily and was taken to DCH Regional Medical Center by ambulance, where he underwent surgery. His status is not known. </p><p>The daughter was also taken to DCH for treatment of her minor injury, Baker said.</p>